Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW) required in Northamptonshire

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Children's Residential Support Worker to assist young people in their daily lives. This rewarding role involves providing emotional support, creating a nurturing environment, and helping children achieve their goals. With flexible hours and a focus on personal development, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals. Join a dedicated team that values compliance and governance while delivering exceptional care to those in need.

Benefits

Weekly & Daily Pay Options

Training Opportunities

Guaranteed Paid Hours

Flexible Hours

24-Hour Support

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of care experience with children and young people in the UK.
• Ability to create a nurturing and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support for children and young people.
• Establish positive relationships and ensure care plans are followed.
• Assist with educational needs and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Care Experience

Emotional Support

Cooking

Cleaning

Child Advocacy

Job description

Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW) required in Northamptonshire, Northampton

Client: OneCall24

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 70d21b241af2

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW)

Location(s): Various Locations

Salary: £11.00 – £16.00 per hour based on shift pattern

OneCall24 specialises in recruiting and supplying highly qualified, experienced medical professionals for permanent, contract, and temporary positions in the NHS and private healthcare organisations in the UK.

We work with a talented pool of driven healthcare professionals open to permanent, contract and temporary positions. We pride ourselves in providing excellent service, 24/7, along with thorough compliance and governance processes, ensuring we deliver the best candidates to our clients.

As an RSW, you will be responsible for assisting and supporting young people in their daily lives. You will attend to their practical, physical, and emotional needs, acting as a role model and helping them work through difficulties to reach their goals and ambitions.

Some of the duties could include:

• Providing high-quality care and support for children and young people.
• Working within the guidelines from the 1989 Children’s Act, National Minimum Standards, Every Child Matters, and other relevant legislation.
• Creating a nurturing, supportive, and caring environment where children feel safe and secure.
• Establishing positive relationships with children and young people.
• Ensuring care plans are followed and up to date.
• Attending to practical matters such as cooking, cleaning, and general maintenance around the home.
• Acting as key worker for young people to ensure plans are met and current.
• Providing emotional support during times of difficulty or stress.
• Supporting young people in achieving their goals and ambitions.
• Assisting with educational needs and extracurricular activities, including classroom support if needed.
• Acting as an advocate at meetings concerning the young person.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour.

Additional benefits include:

• Weekly & daily pay options.
• Our app for accepting assignments, updating availability, receiving shift notifications, and signing off timesheets.
• Training opportunities to upgrade your skills to senior positions.
• Easy, fast, and hassle-free registration process.
• Guaranteed paid hours per week.
• Advanced bookings for shift planning.
• Flexible hours—full or part-time options.
• Dedicated 24-hour support from a dedicated consultant.
• Referral scheme—introduce friends and earn rewards.

Skills and requirements:

Minimum 1 year of care experience (preferably with children and young people) in the UK within the last 2 years.